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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.50, 590.54 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.50, 590.54 and 316.74 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.50 : 590.54 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.50/590.54 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.50x = 590.54 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.50x = 187,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,048.32/394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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